Gore Screaming Show
Released Nov 2022
A deeply unsettling visual novel following a boy who returns to his hometown expecting to find peace; however, it isn't long before his hopes are dashed by the monster known as Gore Screaming Show.
87% positive · 181 reviews
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All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $29.99
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Evaluation
Gore Screaming Show is a classic horror visual novel originally developed by Black Cyc and published on Steam by JAST on November 11, 2022. It is a port/localization of an existing Japanese visual novel — the store description markets it as "one of their early works that's solidified itself as a classic in the visual novel space," making clear this is a complete, finished product being brought to a new platform rather than a game receiving ongoing development. There is only one developer news post, announcing the game's launch. No DLC has been listed, no roadmap or future content has been announced, and there have been no post-launch updates of any kind. The game launched as a complete, self-contained package and there is no indication of any planned additions.
Evidence
Launch announcement celebrating the game's availability on Steam, describing it as a classic visual novel. No mention of future updates, DLC, or post-launch content.
Store description frames Gore Screaming Show as a complete classic horror visual novel with a defined story and feature set. No mention of upcoming content, DLC, or updates.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
JAST
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Gore Screaming Show is a horror visual novel by esteemed developer Black Cyc, the minds behind the infamous SaDistic BlooD. In this, one of their most famous works, a boy named Kyoji seeks to unravel the mysteries that have taken root in his hometown while he was away. Mysteries tied to a young girl named Yuka, and her companion, the horrific Gore Screaming Show. The game plays out in a visual novel style format, with fully-voiced characters and beautiful 2D artwork by Ueda Metawo.
Story
With his parents moving to America for work, Jinno Kyoji returns to his hometown, Kurehito City, after several years of absence to live with his mother's cousin, the free-spirited Saitama Yamiko. There, he encounters several girls he shares a history with.
Kazuyagi Akane, the strong-spirited tomboy he grew up with.
Namiki Aoi, a gloomy girl who's Akane's best friend.
Misono Kiika, a graceful, good-natured classmate of his from his old school.
In three years of absence, his hometown and its people have changed ever so slightly. Despite some hiccups, Kyoji's peaceful days in his hometown begin.
At least until he meets a mysterious girl on his way to his first day at school. Violet hair. Large, striking eyes. Skin that's paler than the driven snow.
"Welcome home," she says. "My name is Yuka. Remember it."
And wherever Yuka is, one mysterious, inexplicable figure is always nearby—a monstrous man by the name of Gore Screaming Show.
Kyoji's encounter with these two figures marks the end of his peaceful days—as they bring chaos, violence, madness and despair into this world.
Will Kyoji and the girl he loves be able to escape the madness and return to their peaceful days? Or will they—
Features
Story
With his parents moving to America for work, Jinno Kyoji returns to his hometown, Kurehito City, after several years of absence to live with his mother's cousin, the free-spirited Saitama Yamiko. There, he encounters several girls he shares a history with.
Kazuyagi Akane, the strong-spirited tomboy he grew up with.
Namiki Aoi, a gloomy girl who's Akane's best friend.
Misono Kiika, a graceful, good-natured classmate of his from his old school.
In three years of absence, his hometown and its people have changed ever so slightly. Despite some hiccups, Kyoji's peaceful days in his hometown begin.
At least until he meets a mysterious girl on his way to his first day at school. Violet hair. Large, striking eyes. Skin that's paler than the driven snow.
"Welcome home," she says. "My name is Yuka. Remember it."
And wherever Yuka is, one mysterious, inexplicable figure is always nearby—a monstrous man by the name of Gore Screaming Show.
Kyoji's encounter with these two figures marks the end of his peaceful days—as they bring chaos, violence, madness and despair into this world.
Will Kyoji and the girl he loves be able to escape the madness and return to their peaceful days? Or will they—
Features
- Hours of story content
- Japanese voice acting
- A classic horror experience
- Art by the legendary Ueda Metawo
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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